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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Truckee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Truckee

With a population of 16,180, Truckee is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Truckee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Truckee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court) and Truckee Tavern & Grill (10118 Donner Pass Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Truckee

Truckee in October
Estimated hotel price
$270
1 night at 3-star hotel
Truckee in October
Estimated hotel price
$270
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Truckee in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Truckee, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Truckee

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Avianca, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Long Beach and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $63 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 160 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Avianca, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Long Beach and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $63 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 160 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Airports near Truckee

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Truckee

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,030 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Truckee

Average rates range from around $469 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,643 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Truckee Donner Lodge and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Truckee, with prices from $40 to $3,829 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Truckee are about 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Truckee by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Truckee

Most booked hotels in Truckee

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Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 684 reviews)
$184+
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Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 187 reviews)
$178+
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Cedar Glen Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 99 reviews)
$139+
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Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 491 reviews)
$193+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 312 reviews)
$166+
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Firelite Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1715 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Truckee

Renting a car in Truckee costs $103 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Truckee is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Truckee costs $103 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Truckee is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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